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includes my son,and my parents and friends.I just don't have the money,as I'm a single divorced mother of a 22 year old son.He's unemployed,I'm disabled,so cant work,and most of my benefits goes on debt management,as I'm in debt,and household bills,and half the time I cant afford to put food on the table,so theres no way for the 3rd christmas running now can I buy christmas presents for anyone,and I feel really depressed and guilty about it,especially as I'm unable to buy anything for my son,just a christmas card.I just dont have the money for christmas at all,no presents,no tree or decorations and no christmas lunch.Is there anyone else in the same boat,or am I the only one?Amanda,Derbyshire,uk
I am sorry you feel so bad about Christmas. You don't have to feel guilty. It is not about THINGS, as I am sure your son appreciates. It is a struggle for you but you are managing. That is something to be proud of.
And yes ..... I have been there - which is what gave me the incentive to claw my way out of it one step at a time.
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Ok, there are three kids (well 16-23) and we each saved up 300 dollars which equals 900 dollars to get them something nice. 300 is already spent on a TV for our home gym. that leaves us with 600 dollars. We don't want to get them Gift Cards, my dad hates getting all fancy and going to dinners, and my mom has Rheumatoid arthritis, and would have some trouble getting in and out of boats (we thought about sending them on a dinner cruise). So please help us decide what to get them.
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12 Year old girl who is interested in clothing, computers, watching tv. What games are out that interest girls this age?
Grandmother enjoys cooking, nick nacks
Uncle enjoys gardening and birds
Mother enjoys cooking, cozy clothing(to stay at home in), likes fancy platters/plates
Father enjoys gardening, books, comfy clothing, fishing, building, playing lottery.
Ok, Just let me know what you think of what I've got so far and are they good gift ideas.
-Mother: Buying her a nice set of silverware, couple pairs of comfy socks, maybe a kohls giftcard?
-Father : Book him two nights in a hotel near the beach and buy him a fishing boat ride? Gift card to a sporting goods or fishing store?
- 12 year old :Gift card to aeropostale? Gift card to target for computer games? Whats something I can actually give to her?
- Grandmother: Maybe some baking pans? What kind though?
-Uncle???
Oh yes some of you may think its too early to celebrate and buy things . But, since I live so far away and can only take certain days off. We get together in October.
Oh yes some of you may think its too early to celebrate and buy things . But, since I live so far away and can only take certain days off. We get together in October.
12 year old - Most 12 year old's love Hannah Montana, if this is the case for your 12 year old, why not buy here the Hannah Montana CD. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d o?product_id=8466595 Most 12 year old also have a huge crush on the Jonas Brothers, again why not buy there CD if that is the case http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d o?product_id=7957849 12 year old love purses why not buy her a nice little bag to carry her stuff in. Here is a nice purse that is resonably priced: http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/in dex.jsp?productId=3163801
12 year old's also adore playing games. Some great games are any one of these http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng. do?ic=24_0&ref=125871.128793+500552. 501073&catNavId=4191 How about some toiletries like fancy bubble bath, body sprays, lotions, nail polish, they are cheap yet she will love them. http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catal og/cat_item_pg.asp?G=600&P=42&Re c=1&Ntt=nail+care+kits&N=37& Nao=0&R=443065-8DK4HSM1
Uncle- He loves birds and gardening? Well how about a nice bird bath. Again anyone of these bird baths will do just fine. Some are better than other, but it depend on what they like: http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng. do?search_constraint=0&search_query= bird+bath&ic=48_0
If you want something else how about this gardeing stoarage center/seat so when he is gardeing he will be comfy and have everything he needs http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d o?product_id=2132501
Mother- Something cozy- how about this robe http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/ index.jsp?productId=2790971&cp=& kw=robe&origkw=robe&sr=1
She fancy platers? Then her is the perfect ones http://www.pier1.com/TopMenu/Products/ta bid/260/Default.aspx?task=viewproduct&am p;id=1083&urlname=white-divided-serv ing-dish or http://www.pier1.com/TopMenu/Products/ta bid/260/Default.aspx?task=viewproduct&am p;id=1090&urlname=white-scalloped-se rving-bowl
How about this nice bath set http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catal og/cat_item_pg.asp?G=565&P=116&R ec=30&N=37+15&Nao=0&R=437193 -6O6MHON1
Father- Fishing, that's fun! How about some gear from Gander Mountian (sorry there site is being fixed so no links) they have nice poles and gear. A nice sweater from there is a good idea too. He likes gardening, so how about this solar wind chim http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catal og/cat_item_pg.asp?G=594&P=21&Re c=29&N=37+10&Nao=0&R=441032- 0WM3---1
How about this it's usefull http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catal og/cat_item_pg3.asp?G=600&P=346& Rec=10&N=37+15&Nao=0&R=44343 9-5M4I---1
Grandma- Baking pans are a great idea why not some from Pamper Chef thoes are great quality http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products /catalog/overview.jsp?categoryCode=KW
or any one for Pier 1 looks great http://www.pier1.com/catalog/browse/0401 .dinnerware/
It is thought that using recycled paper and card is beneficial for the environment, some greetings cards are produced using partially or all recycled materials, however, during this process many chemicals are used to bleach the card to a commercially attractive white, and also there is the journey this recycled card makes around the globe before ending up on the shelf of a high street store.
Billions of tonnes of recycled card, and finished greetings cards, are produced in Eastern countries, and is shipped in containers across the seas to the UK, belching out C02 into the atmosphere as the boats that are used burn fossil fuel. The majority of these vessels are decades old, and were not built in a time of environmental conscience, so they are not efficient and run on the planet’s dwindling fossil fuels.
The greetings cards and recycled paper pulp to make greetings cards arrive in the UK in containers and are then offloaded onto diesel lorries. The greetings cards are driven the length and the breadth of the UK to distribution depots, which unpack the containers, and reload onto vans and lorries to distribute to high street shops and supermarkets.
The most popular annual occasions being Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Fathers Day, when these dates pass, the cards are taken off the shelves. Many stores are on a sale or return agreement, so back to the East they go, packed back into containers, and returned to the recycling plant, and the cycle starts all over again.
Consider the benefits of buying FSC accredited card, from sustainable sources, where trees are planted and replaced as the felling takes place. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is founded on inclusive and shared responsibility for setting high social, environmental and economic standards for forest management. This type of card arrives in the UK in huge sheets on pallets and is stored when it arrives at a printing company. There is no need for further distribution by road and rail.
As websites and technology continually improve, many greetings card orders are taken online. Consumers take advantage of software that enables consumers to personalise a card, as opposed to a mass-produced card on a rack in a store with the same stock design. Personalisation has reached new levels, with photo upload, and image manipulation allowing any text to appear in thousands of designs on file. In this way the consumer has the freedom to create a keepsake card which is unique to them.
When the order is placed, the design is sent to the printers that print to order. Sheets are printed, cut and folded, and best of all, no waste is produced. The card is then sent direct to the recipient using the UK’s most efficient postal service, the Royal Mail.
So this year when you are browsing for a Valentine's card in a high street shop, take a moment to consider whether you would benefit from using an online personalised greetings card company like www.funkypigeon.com. This website has a print on demand ordering system producing personalised cards, posters and calendars which are environmentally friendly and also offer the consumer total control when designing a card online.
Yes - I'll be considering the environment - I won't be wasting my money on such a silly American invention! ! !
has anyone dealt with this? have any suggestions?
i am in the process of divorce. my soon-to-be ex moved out. i have custody of our 9 month old daughter. he did not send her a gift or a card, and he did not even call to wish her a merry christmas. we have talked a few times. the divorce is moving forward, but peacefully. i don't want to ask him why he didn't call. don't want to risk upsetting him and rocking the boat. i want everything to move forward peacefully for my daughter's sake. so how do i deal with him not caring? how do i move forward? very depressed about this.
thanks john h. i hope so! until then, i am working full-time, trying to keep my house (and a smile) and taking care of my little cutie.
thanks to all the answerers. it's nice to have support from others. it's so hard being a single mom.
some guys could be real jerks and your ex is the king of them/just take care of your daughter and maybe he will grow up by next x-mas if not one day you will meet the right father for her
Word on the Street: March '10
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The City of Cocoa is putting on two community events this month: The Spring Craft Fair March 6-7 in downtown Cocoa Village, and a Spring Praise Fest Concert from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Riverfront Park. To find out more, visit www.cocoafl.com .
Beginning Friday, March 5, the Cape Canaveral Recreation Department will be hosting “Friday Fest” on the first Friday of every month. Activities will include a variety of food vendors, an assortment of novelty and craft vendors, children’s activities, including bounce houses, a giant slide and a rock climbing wall, and live entertainment along with beer and wine. The fun will take place on Taylor Avenue between A1A and Pointsetta Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Also, Opening Day Ceremonies for the Space Coast Little League are scheduled for Saturday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at the Cape Canaveral Ball Fields. To find out more, visit www.cityofcapecanaveral.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 868-1226.
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